Shape Your Own Hat
Shape Something You Will Actually Wear
If you have ever wanted to shape your own hat, this is the simplest place to start. The Hat Masters Starter Kit includes everything you need plus guided virtual instruction so you can shape a hat you are proud of.
The Orms Family Heritage and the Craft Behind Hat Masters
Hat Masters exists because the Orms family has spent decades shaping, restoring, and teaching the
art of custom hats.
This is a real lineage with real shops and real experience behind it.
Everything taught inside Hat Masters comes directly from this family and the working
environments they have built. This is the story you are stepping into.
Glen Orms
Glenn Orms
Owner of The Cow Lot
As an entrepreneur, I've been fortunate to spot and address gaps in the world of hat craftsmanship.
With over 50 years of experience, I am honored to pass on the rich tradition of hat shaping and the cherished values of exceptional customer service.
My mission is to equip you with both the intricate skills and the enduring principles that have defined this craft for decades. When you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.
Glenn Orms
Owner of The Cow Lot
Co-Founder of Hat Masters
Parker Thomas
Parker Thomas
Hats by Parker Thomas •
Denver, Colorado
Parker Thomas is Glen’s son and a working hat shaper and designer in Denver.
His shop, Hats by Parker Thomas, is known for its custom shaping, finishing details, and emphasis on craftsmanship. Parker’s work brings a modern artistic expression to the family skill set and has developed a strong reputation in the Denver hat community.
Students inside Hat Masters learn many of the same shaping and finishing techniques used in Parker’s shop every day.
Parker Orms
Owner of Hats by Parker Thomas
My journey in hat shaping is deeply rooted in my family’s legacy; I’m a third-generation hat shaper, having learned the craft from my father and grandfather.
I’ve had the privilege of crafting high-end hats for celebrities and high-profile clients.
My goal is to pass on the art and passion that have defined my career, supporting the next generation in this timeless craft.
Parker Orms
Owner of Hats by Parker Thomas
Co-Founder of Hat Masters
Dylan Orms
Dylan Orms
CEO of Hat Masters
My passion is helping people turn creativity into a real business. Through Hat Masters, I work closely with our team to build training programs, business systems, and a strong community that supports hat shapers at every stage — from beginners starting their first business to established brands looking to scale.
Hat Masters was built on generations of hat shaping experience, and my role is to continue expanding that legacy by making education, supplies, and business resources more accessible to the next generation of hat shapers and creative entrepreneurs.
Dylan Orms
CEO & Co-Founder of Hat Masters
What You Learn Inside Hat Masters
The work taught at Hat Masters is shaping, decorating, finishing, and bringing a custom hat to life.
It is the part of the craft that customers feel, see, and value most. It is important to be clear.
Students are not learning industrial hat manufacturing or pelt to hat production.
They are learning the shaping and finishing process that the Orms family has practiced for decades.
This distinction keeps expectations aligned and protects the truth of the craft.
Why This Matters
The Orms family has shaped and restored hats for many years across real working environments. This experience is what gives Hat Masters its credibility.
Students are not learning from a trend or a shortcut. They are learning from a family that has lived the craft and continues to practice it today.
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